Holding Name: Cervical Cancer
Year(s): 2016-2021
Dataset Number: DH38
Data Provider: NB Department of Health
Category(s):
Health
The provincial Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening Program (CCPSP) has been operational since November 2014. Screening for cervical cancer using Pap tests are recommended for NB women aged 21-69 who have ever been sexually active with a partner of either gender, even after menopause (no longer having periods) or if vaccinated against HPV. Letters are sent to eligible NB women (age 21-69) and to primary health-care providers (PCP) in accordance to clinical practice guidelines.
NOTE: The Cervical Program does not send letters to women or healthcare providers when:
• The Pap test result is negative
• The follow-up is done according to the Clinical Practice Guidelines for normal or abnormal results,
• Women are outside the target age group of 21-69, without a cervix, already had a cervical cancer, or choose to “not participate” in the cervical program.
